I found Chapter 1 to be very informative in giving a description of blended learning as well as examples of how it has been implemented successfully. I found case study 2 to be very helpful in giving me a picture of what Blended Learning looks like and how to get started teaching in this manner.

I'm excited to be enrolled in BlendKit2015! My goal is to get a better idea of how to implement a Blended Learning classroom and to see if this style of teaching and learning can be successful in our district. I will use the home page of this blog to post thoughts, comments and ideas.

Shape Collage - $1.99 in the app store

You love taking photos. You have hundreds, probably thousands on your computer, phone, and tablet. Now what? Use Shape Collage to take your photos and make a beautiful and unique photo collage in any shape that you want in just seconds! Shape collage can be accessed from your desktop at getloupe.com or on your iPods by searching for Shape Collage in the app store.  Fantastic for class projects like cards, posters, wallpapers, or even billboards.  Once complete, embed right on your website or blog.   

Word Wizard - Talking Movable Alphabet & Spelling Tests for Kids

Word Wizard is a unique app that lets kids hear the sounds of letters and words using a talking movable alphabet. Featuring advanced text to speech capabilities, the app can pronounce and spell-check an unlimited number of original words and sentences built using a phonics movable alphabet.                 

                                

AR Flashcards

AR Flashcards 

A free app that  makes learning fun with the technology of Augmented Reality.  When the students open the app and hold the iPod over the flash cards provided, a 3-D character appears and says the name of the letter showing when  the screen is tapped.  Free version includes entire Alphabet and Dinosaurs.  Here is a link to print the flashcards:  http://arflashcards.com/flashcards/  The ABC flashcards include the dinosaur cards.  

The app to read the space cards is separate and costs $0.99.  I hope you will give this app a try!!

M is for Monkey

Thanksgiving Apps

Check out the list of Thanksgiving Apps.  Just click on the "View" icon beside each app for more info and go to iTunes on a class iPod to download.  If your iPods are all turned on, the app will install on each one after purchasing the app once.

AppTutor Apps for Math

Just go to the iTunes store and search for AppTutor and find these great, highly rated apps for Math.  Free versions available for some levels.  Paid versions are $4.99.